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Chapter 87: Date Night
“Look, Noah! They’ve got donuts, kimono stalls, and even imported Western stuff!”Fina’s voice was full of excitement as she darted from stand to stand, practically vibrating with energy. Her half-mask bounced slightly with each step, and her eyes sparkled like a child lost in a candy store.I smiled, watching her from behind.“Neo Silicon Valley became the center of the world after the last war. Stuff like this is normal around here.”She stopped and glanced back at me, her face full of wonder. “It’s amazing, though. Like the whole world came together in one street.”“Yeah. This place attracts all kinds of people—cultures, ideas, flavors. It’s chaotic, but kind of beautiful, right?”Fina nodded as if she was soaking it all in, then paused and frowned slightly as the crowd pressed around her. “We really are lucky to be living here... but it’s so crowded.”GRRRROOOOWL.Her stomach offered its own opinion loud and unashamed.“Guess you’ll never be a proper lady if your appetite keeps ca
Chapter 86: Last Night of the Festival
“I wonder if I look good in these clothes…”I leaned over the fountain in Central Park, eyeing my reflection in the rippling water. It was a soft, distorted image—but enough to check my hair, my collar, the nervous tilt in my shoulders.Today was important. No—special. This was supposed to be the day I finally got another chance with Mio. After everything we’d been through, this meeting meant everything. I wasn’t going to let it slip away.I glanced up at the ornate clock on the edge of the plaza. 5:00 PM.We were supposed to meet at 4:00.Something must have come up.I had actually arrived early—3:00 PM on the dot. I didn’t want to risk being late, even by a second. I waited on the benches, paced the path, kept checking my phone. And still, she hadn’t come.The sky had already started to fade into a warm orange, the kind that makes even the shadows look like they’re glowing. The park was alive with the festival crowd. Children ran laughing between booths. Parents chased after them wi
Chapter 85: Burned Woman
While laughter echoed through the streets and lights danced above the city in celebration of Festival Week, one person remained far from its warmth.Deep beneath the burned husk of a long-abandoned research facility, Mio moved with quiet resolve.Still clad in her military-style outfit, her boots crunched over ash and shattered glass as she explored the ruins. The air was stale and heavy with soot, every breath tasting faintly of old smoke. She wasn’t here to celebrate—she was chasing shadows, searching for a fragment of the truth that had eluded her for five long, agonizing years.A few weeks ago, during her digging into the fire that consumed this facility five years prior, Mio had received a mysterious email. No subject line. No signature. Just a string of coordinates, precise and deliberate, leading her to this exact location. Along with it came a chilling message: a brief but detailed account of an experiment gone wrong—one that sounded all too familiar.Mio had tried to reply im
Chapter 84: Braving
After the researcher transformed himself into a massive dragon, Fuse stepped forward, her stance firm, eyes glowing with resolve. She might have Noah as her protector, but that didn’t mean she could just stand there and watch. It wasn’t in her nature to stay idle in the face of danger and let someone else take all the risk—not even him.But just as she was about to unleash her power, Noah raised a hand to stop her. His expression was calm, steady.“Noah—” she began, but he shook his head gently, a soft, almost sad smile on his face.“Let me handle this,” he said, voice low but resolute. “Save your strength. You’ve earned the right to enjoy the festival once this is over.”Without waiting for her response, Noah stepped forward, placing himself between the dragon and everyone else. He walked calmly, unfazed by the monstrous form towering above him.“I’m not a fool,” Noah said, his voice echoing across the ruined square. “I know exactly what you’re capable of… That’s why I won’t let you
Chapter 83: Bravely Forward
A loud gunshot rang out through the storage room, echoing against the metal walls. Blood sprayed across the floor. Erin Autumn—the obsessed researcher—smiled in triumph.But the victory was short-lived.Noah didn’t fall.Staggering, wounded, but still upright, he kept moving forward.The bullet had struck him—but not in the chest as Erin intended. At the very last second, Noah twisted his body, taking the shot in the shoulder instead of the heart. Gritting his teeth, blood dripping from the wound, he took one heavy step after another.Then, he swung his baseball bat with every ounce of strength left in his body.The metal struck Erin clean across the ribs, sending the researcher tumbling to the ground. His gun clattered out of reach.Erin gasped, dazed. “You’ve been shot! How… How are you still moving?!”Noah stood over him, his breathing ragged. He clutched his bat with blood-soaked fingers.“Because I made a promise… I’d protect this girl. No matter what.”Erin pushed himself back
Chapter 82: Ruined Research
A true researcher must devote himself to a higher purpose. That was the unwavering belief held by Erin Autumn.Born in a small, snow-draped town tucked away in the vastness of Russia, Erin displayed a rare brilliance from an early age. Both of his parents were researchers themselves, and perhaps that spark of inquiry and obsession with discovery ran in his veins. No one was particularly surprised by his intelligence, but still, there was something undeniably extraordinary about a boy who, at only seven years old, could solve complex equations that left university students scratching their heads in frustration.Recognizing his innate genius, his parents dreamed of a brighter, more illustrious future for their son. They decided to send him far from the quiet countryside to a place where ambition and intellect thrived: Neo Silicon Valley, a gleaming metropolis of innovation, home to the world’s most brilliant minds and the seat of the exclusive Genius Society.Erin’s dream was simple, ye
Chapter 81: Teleporter
I looked around the carnival, scanning the crowds for any trace of her. The magic show Sion mentioned was already over, the stage now empty, the audience scattered into the sea of festival-goers. But still, there was no sign of Fuse.Just where did that girl disappear to?The next time I see her, I swear I’m giving her a phone with a tracker, whether she likes it or not.Fuse is too unpredictable and just goes wherever she wants.Then, it hit me.“Fuse loves to eat… and it’s already well past noon,” I muttered under my breath.After living with her for just a few days, I already knew her rhythms like clockwork. At lunchtime and dinnertime, there’s only one thing on her mind: “fried chicken”. Nothing else will satisfy her.I broke into a sprint, weaving through the crowd, heading straight toward the most popular fast-food chain in the area—the one famous for its golden, crispy chic
Chapter 80: Luck and Mercy
“My patience paid off… Waiting for the perfect moment… that’s what a true hunter does too.”Sions voice was ragged.“She is so fast...” Ronie scoffed, blood trailing from her lip as she rose shakily. “So you're basically saying you’ve just been hiding and waiting? That all of this… it’s just you biding your time?”Sion nodded slowly.“Not everyone is perfect. Even the strongest opponents make mistakes. There's always a chance—a small crack, a moment of weakness. That’s the truth in games, and it’s even more true in real life. No matter how fast I want to finish, no matter how much I want to go home and just play peacefully, I’ve learned to wait. Because sometimes... timing is everything.”Sion coughed again and her posture unsteady.Blood splattered onto her hand, and her shoulders trembled under the pain.“Hahahahahaha
Chapter 79: Hunters
Sion remained near the entrance of the subway station, her body tense, her eyes scanning every passing figure with suspicion. Minutes turned into what felt like hours. Something was wrong. The gunner hadn’t shown up. Not even a glimpse. It was as if she had vanished into thin air."I’ve been waiting here too long..." Sion muttered under her breath, her gaze never leaving the moving crowd beyond the steps.No sign of the shooter. No flicker of movement that hinted at a concealed weapon or someone stalking her from the shadows. The situation was starting to feel off. Was it possible... the gunner never followed her down into the subway? That would make sense, given this area had only one entrance and exit. A bottleneck. A trap if the tables turned.But if Sion had been the intended target, the assassin wouldn’t just let her go. Not unless something changed. Not unless... she was no longer the priority."Did she... give up on me?" Sion whispered, unsure whether to feel relieved or insult
